Shower caulking, tub caulking, bathroom caulking Toronto and Greater Toronto Areas.
Shower caulking, tub caulking, bathroom caulking Toronto and Greater Toronto Areas.
FAQ- Please reach us at bluesky-chris@rogers.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
What type of caulk do you use for windows and doors? Silicone
Do you offer different color options for the caulk? Have 54 colors.
What is the best caulk for exterior applications? Commercial grade Dow Corning Silicone.
How do you ensure a proper seal with the caulk? We remove all old sealant first. Pack any large gaps with backer rod. Then caulk new beads.
How do you prepare the surfaces before applying caulk? Each home is different. Remove the old sealant with hammer and painter scraper. Utility knife and hook knife. A lot of arm muscle.
Do you remove old caulk completely before applying new caulk? Remove it completely first. Use a blower around the perimeter. To remove all loose pieces and dust. It makes sure that it'll bond correctly.
How do you handle gaps of different sizes around windows and doors? With ease up to 4 inches wide. You need to pack any larger joint with backer rod. Its foam different sizes. 1/4 up to 4 inches. Smaller sizes come on rolls and others are sticks for largest gaps
What is your process for caulking around perimeter window and door frames? Use a large
Sausage gun. Which holds 2 tubes worth of caulk inside. Cut the nozzle size. Then apply the bead to the window or door. Then use custom sticks out of wood. There made to tool the caulk joint. Various sizes and they're soaking in soap and water all the time to get the smooth finish look,
How do you price your caulking services? By total amount of the windows/doors on house.
Can you provide an estimate based on my home's exterior? Yes! Take photo each side of the house to show the whole side. If you can't see a window because of trees, shrubs and other structures in the way. Provide additional picture of those areas. Text or Email it for the quickest pricing. Include any notes or questions.
Are there any additional costs for special situations (like hard-to-reach areas)? Yes, if we didn't see it at the time of pricing. Most times it has been included already.
How do you inspect my windows and doors to determine if, they need caulking? Just walk around the home. Look for cracks or missing caulk. Also, by pictures you have provided up close of issues you see to assess by us.
What signs indicate that my current caulk needs replacing? Cracked, split or missing caulk.
Can you identify areas where drafts might be coming from due to poor caulking? Yes, other areas include vents, pipes and soffit. Cracks in window sill, bricks and stucco wall.
We check all around the house.. Where you can have an issues. We will let you know and discuss solutions.
How long will the caulking project typically take? Typically, it takes eight to 10 hours to complete. Sometimes the following day for a few hours depending what we were up against.
Do you need access to the inside of my home for interior caulking? You know all the work's done on the outside. Unless we discussed additional work on the inside like washroom, tub kitchen sink etc...
What weather conditions are best for caulking exterior windows and doors? Anyday without bad weather raining or snowing hard. Temperatures between -20 to +40 celsius. Caulking will adhere in these temperature ranges.
How do you clean up after completing the caulking job? Use tarps below the window, door while removing caulk. Also sweep up any other areas where the caulking maybe in the bushes etc... to make sure it look like we were never there.
Will there be any mess or debris left behind? 99% will cleaned up and taken away.
Do you offer a warranty on your caulking work? Yes! if, anything cracks or falling off needs replacing free of charge.
How long is the warranty period? 15 year warranty if you have done all your windows and doors. Small jobs are 5 years
We take cash, e-transfer and credit cards. Paying by credit card is done online at our website link Pay Service Completed.
You can easily request a quote by filling out the contact form on our website blueskycaulkingservice.com or by calling us directly at the number provided.
Take a picture of each side of the home that shows all windows and doors. Include any notes. Text photos fastest responds 416-875-2160 or slower way Email: bluesky-chris@rogers.com